A biomimetic approach to foliar fungal diseases may help develop prevention strategies. Wax films mimicking leaf cuticles could be specifically tuned to study pathogen interactions, suggesting potential methods for addressing infections before they start. doi.org/10.1116/6.0005533

Congratulations to Vida Khalili of @ruhrunibochum, winner of the Biointerphases poster prize in Biomaterials at the Materials Science and Engineering Congress (MSE 2026)!

Look at that smile! 😁 On the cover of Vol. 21 Issue 4: a detailed SEM image of mollusk teeth. Read more here: doi.org/10.1116/6.0005547

Congratulations to the Biointerphases award winners from the @ASBTE1 30th Annual Conference earlier this year! linkedin.com/feed/update/urn…

Marine bacteria can regulate heavy metal ions. Research from @usnrl reveals Marinobacter atlanticus can grow in high metal concentrations, though it doesn't lower metal levels. It shows promise as a potential biosensor in metal-contaminated environments. doi.org/10.1116/6.0005560

Mimicking the nanoscopic hairlike skin structures of desert lizards lowered surface water evaporation-which lowered further when the pillars were “capped”. 🦎 The results suggest evolutionary paths, & provide ideas for future water conservation research. doi.org/10.1116/6.0005508

Vanadium found in the radula teeth of the little-known Antarctic mollusk Aegiris albus may increase tooth durability. Further studies using Raman spectroscopy are planned to confirm this and determine how the mollusks extract and incorporate vanadium. doi.org/10.1116/6.0005547

Check out the new issue of Biointerphases, featuring articles on biomimetics, ice nucleating proteins, and novel biosensors – and read about our Biointerfaces in India collection! pubs.aip.org/avs/bip/issue/2…

Fiber-reinforced hydrogels mimic natural tissues to deliver greater strength, toughness, and durability. 💪 This review explores advanced fabrication methods and their potential in tissue engineering, wearable sensors, and flexible electronics. doi.org/10.1116/6.0005586

Deep-sea fish are inspiring new photonic tech.🐟 Research on Sigmops gracilis shows that guanine platelet assemblies recycle & redirect bioluminescent light, offering a biomimetic blueprint for energy-efficient optical devices & illumination systems. doi.org/10.1116/6.0005382

Biointerphases Volume 21, Issue 2 is now live! 🎉 Click here to read articles about lipid membrane composition and fighting biliary stent occlusion. pubs.aip.org/avs/bip/issue/2…

We were proud to sponsor awards at the 8th Pre- #EGU26 General Assembly Workshop on Bioaerosols & Ice Nucleation, held in Vienna May 2-3. Congratulations to our winners Louis Castin, Haajira Beevi Habeebrahuman, Shashi Prabha Kumari, & Vibhaw Shrivastava! tinyurl.com/8y7dz6uk

🧊 This cool article is hot off the presses!🔥 Authors explore how ice nucleating proteins bind to surfaces for progress in bio-inspired freezing applications incl. snowmaking, food science, cryo-med, & icing & anti-icing materials.❄️ eurekalert.org/news-releases…

Snail shell fragments from Messor wasmanni ant middens show their mandibles (made of zinc-enriched chitin fibers) can crush juvenile but not adult shells, suggesting predator–prey coevolution. Future work may reveal more about chitin–metal composites. doi.org/10.1116/6.0005368

Biofilm–biomaterial analysis is shifting to real-time electrochemical monitoring of adhesion, growth & metabolism at microscale. Challenges include biofouling, interference, drift & poor standardization; advances aim at stable, multifunctional sensors. doi.org/10.1116/6.0004613

This highly-cited review from @UMaine is included in our Special Topic Collection on #PFAS at the Interface of Biological and Environmental Systems. Read here: doi.org/10.1116/6.0002772 Check out the entire collection here 👉pubs.aip.org/bip/collection/…

Silane coupling agents are crucial for enhancing biocompatibility in medical devices. Their stability & versatility make them perfect for enhancing hydrogels & creating advanced surface coatings. Check out one of our top reviews on these versatile agents: doi.org/10.1116/6.0002712

📣 The latest issue of Biointerphases is live! 📣 Read reviews and original research from Nanyang Normal University, @UniLeipzig (featured on our cover!), and @UofNorthDakota. pubs.aip.org/avs/bip/issue/2…

3D bioprinting offers personalized solutions for severe skin injuries, recreating complex layers & appendages while reducing infection & immune rejection. Despite rapid growth, challenges remain in vascularization, scalability, & regulatory approval. doi.org/10.1116/6.0004978

Wencke Krings leads a review exploring how diet shapes the form & mechanics of mollusks' radular teeth through echomechanics. Categorizing them like human tools, this aims to inspire engineering innovations & explore responses to environmental changes. doi.org/10.1116/6.0005034